Shiv Sena Workers File Case Against Kunal Kamra, Vandalise Studio Where He Jibed At Eknath Shinde

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Last Updated:March 24, 2025, 08:58 IST

Comedian Kunal Kamra sparked controversy with a video mocking Eknath Shinde, leading to protests and vandalism by Shinde's supporters. A case also has been filed against him.

Shiv Sena workers vandalise studio where Kunal Kamra shot video (Video screengrabs/Social Media)

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again surrounded himself in controversy, this time over his comments on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Kamra, known for his sharp political satire, uploaded a video on his official YouTube channel in which he allegedly made offensive remarks about Shinde, referring to him as a “traitor".

Patel also said that Kamra should apologise to Shinde within two days, failing which, “The Shiv Sainiks will not let him move freely in Mumbai. If he is seen anywhere in public, we will paint his face black. We will take up this issue in the assembly and request our state’s Home Minister to order action against him as soon as possible, he said.

#WATCH | Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) MLA Murji Patel lodged an FIR at MIDC police station against comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks on Maharashtra DCM Eknath Shinde.Murji Patel says, “We have filed an FIR against Kunal Kamra for his comments against our leader… pic.twitter.com/qLXb9bWkUU
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2025

Soon after, Shiv Sainiks took to the streets, demanding strict action against Kamra.

Videos widely shared on social media showed party workers vandalising a studio where Kamra had reportedly shot the video. Protesters smashed chairs, tables, and lights, expressing their outrage over the comedian’s remarks.

#WATCH | Mumbai: Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) workers vandalised Habitat Comedy Club in Khar after comedian Kunal Kamra’s remarks on Maharashtra DCM Eknath Shinde here sparked backlash. (23.03)Source: Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) pic.twitter.com/L8pkt0TLM6
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2025

Later, an FIR was also filed against Shiv Sena workers for vandalising the studio.

According to IANS, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader Rahul Narain Kanal and over 20 others were booked by Khar Police following their protest at The Habitat Club in Mumbai.

Reacting to the controversy, Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde strongly condemned Kamra’s comments and warned that he should be prepared to face backlash.

“He will receive the Shiv Sena-style response, as no party worker will tolerate such statements against our leader," Hegde said.

The warning has further escalated tensions, with Kamra yet to respond publicly to the growing outrage.

Reacting to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena Vandalism, Shiv Sena UBT leader Aditya Thackeray said, “Mindhe’s coward gang breaks the comedy show stage where comedian @kunalkamra88 put out a song on eknath mindhe which was 100% true. Only an insecure coward would react to a song by someone." (sic).

(Thackeray always uses the Marathi word ‘Mindhe’ while referring to Eknath Shinde to taunt him, as it means subservient.)

Targeting CM and Home Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis over the Kunal Kamra issue, Shiv Sena UBT MP, Sanjay Raut wrote on X, “Kunal Kamra is a well-known writer and stand-up comedian. When Kunal wrote a satirical song about Maharashtra politics, the Shinde gang got offended. Their people vandaliSed Kamra’s studio. Devendra Ji, you are a weak Home Minister!"

Also commenting to the vandalism by Shiv Sena workers, Congress leader Atul Londhe said, “I do not support the vandalism. You are holding a Constitutional post. Your sentiments get easily hurt, you should have approached the police and got a complaint registered. Nobody can be given the right to vandalise in a legal system."

Kunal Kamra is no stranger to controversy. Known for his unfiltered political satire, he has often clashed with politicians and their supporters.